FEATURE FILM | FICTION
TIGHT LETTUCE
A film by Harrison Houde
Synopsis
Inspired by a true story, Tight Lettuce is a dark comedy about Joel's (Dakota Daulby) steadfast love for his father, Bodo (Emmanuel Bilodeau), who is battling an addiction to heroin and fentanyl. Despite Bodo's denial and the chaos his addiction brings, Joel documents his father's struggle, hoping to inspire change. As their bond deepens, Joel can choose to confront his father or cherish the time they have left together.
scope | 4K | color | Canada (Quebec) | DCP & ProRes | French + STE
Cast
Emmanuel Bilodeau, Dakota Daulby, Christie Burke, France Castel, Maxim Roy, Guy Jodoin, Didier Lucien, Jennifer Khoe, Josh Cruddas, Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll
Why is it Vital?
Because it transforms a harsh and deeply current reality into a human, funny, imperfect, and deeply moving story about love, denial, and what we are willing to do for the people we love.
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Team
Director ⎼ Harrison Houde
Script – Harrison Houde, Dakota Daulby
Producer – Serge Desrosiers
Cinematographer – Serge Desrosiers csc
Art director – Mario Hervieux
Costumes – Suzana Fischer
Content Producer – Sandrine Béchade
Line Producer – Roxanne Geoffroy
Editor – Etienne Plasse
A Vital Productions production
